IMMEDIATE RELEASE       

Contact: Meredith Westheimer
Phone: (561) 213-8192
Email: meredithw@themooreagency.com

Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications
Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Email: dpapadakos@wpb.org

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City of West Palm Beach Invites Families to Enjoy Annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast
City of West Palm Beach will host festive breakfast with Sandi, Santa and Ferris as part of Holiday in Paradise presented by FPL

WHO: Residents and visitors of all ages
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus
Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot-tall, 700-ton holiday sand tree
Ferris Powered by Land Rover Palm Beach, a Ferris wheel      

WHAT: Gather around the breakfast table to enjoy Sandi’s Pancake Breakfast with Santa & Ferris hosted by the City of West Palm Beach. The breakfast will feature a delicious pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with close-up views of Sandi. Guests will also have private access to Ferris during his ONLY daytime rides of the season. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

WHEN: Saturday Dec. 16, 2023
Seatings at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.
(Ferris rides available from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. only for guests with tickets to the Pancake Breakfast)

WHERE: The Lake Pavilion
101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL

WHY:  Sandi’s Pancake Breakfast with Santa & Ferris is a family-friendly event that provides memorable holiday experiences including a tasty breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a daytime ride on Ferris. Fueled by pancakes and Santa’s cheer, guests will be steps away from Sandi and browsing the GreenMarket, named the “Best Farmers Market” in the U.S. according to a USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Poll.

The holiday breakfast will include: Three seating times available to choose from: 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tickets are $17 per person, plus sales tax and processing fees.

• Tickets include a pancake breakfast, a private visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a single ride on Ferris between 9:30 a.m. and 1p.m.
• After visiting with Santa and Sandi, attendees can enjoy unique aerial views from Ferris on the only daytime rides offered this season.
• Subject to availability, tickets can be purchased at wpb.org/events.

Along with the festive breakfast, attendees can enjoy ongoing Holiday in Paradise activities. 

• After the Pancake Breakfast, guests can explore the nearby West Palm Beach GreenMarket from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
• The Market features 125 vendors selling fresh foods, homemade specialty items, coffees and teas and plants. It is the perfect place for holiday shopping.

About this year’s Holiday in Paradise:

The City of West Palm Beach has said ‘ahoy’ to another season of Holiday in            Paradise Presented by FPL. At the center of the month-long celebration are                 Sandi, the world’s only 700-ton holiday sand tree, and Ferris Powered by Land         Rover Palm Beach. The Ferris wheel debuted as part of Sandi’s cast of characters                last year and is back due to popular demand. The annual celebration features    free entertainment, including 100 tons of other sand sculptures, nightly music   and light shows and daily things to see and do. This year’s theme is “Treasure        West Palm Beach” and features a pirate theme. In celebration, the City has      added a new element – Paradise Island Presented by Dunkin’. The addition is a             50-ton sandbox with holiday- and pirate-themed activities. 

Since her debut in 2012, Sandi has received numerous international and regional awards and accolades, including “Best New Event” and “Best Event within an Existing Festival” by the International Festivals and Events Association, “Most Innovative Project” by the Florida Festivals and Events Association and a Henry Award from VISIT FLORIDA. In 2021, Holiday in Paradise was recognized as the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice for “Best Public Holiday Lights Display”. Sandi has been featured in/on The Huffington Post, Thrillist, CNN, Martha Stewart, Travel + Leisure, and The Ellen Show. She also has her own closely followed social media accounts @Sanditreewpb.

For more information about Holiday in Paradise or other City events, please visit wpb.org/events or follow the City’s events pages on Instagram and Facebook @eventswpb. For all City news, follow @CityofWPB on Facebook, and @TheCityofWPB on Instagram and Twitter.   

 PHOTO / VIDEO OPS: Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot-tall, 700-ton holiday sand tree, Ferris the Ferris wheel, Paradise Island, a 50-ton sandbox with pirate theme activities, Santa and Mrs. Claus, GreenMarket vendors, attendees of all ages, kids playing and more.

ADVANCE MEDIA CONTACT: Meredith Westheimer | meredithw@themooreagency.com | c: (561) 213-8192

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Holiday in Paradise sponsors to date include Florida Power & Light, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, Dunkin’, Land Rover Palm Beach, Discover The Palm Beaches, NewDay USA, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, New Country 103.1, X 102.3, PARTY 96.3, News Talk 850 WFTL, FOX Sports 640 AM, WPBF 25 News, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, The Inscription West Palm Beach, The Ben, Autograph Collection, Visit Palm Beach, Best Western Palm Beach Lakes, Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach, WPB Magazine, Hilton Palm Beach Airport, Hilton Garden Inn, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, The Palm Beach Post, Jolly Time Popcorn and Cox Science Center and Aquarium.

Collaborators to date include Historic Northwest, Northwood Village and Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach.

About the City of West Palm Beach:  

The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the region with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.